Hunting seasons and regulations

Summary of hunting seasons

Season summaries for hunting throughout Washington State.

Explore hunting regulations data and plan your hunt with this browser-based web app.

See rules for hunting deer, elk, black bear, cougar, mountain goat, and more.

This regulation pamphlet details rules for Game Birds and Small Game.

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Seasons and regulations for the 2023 spring wild turkey hunts. Effective April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024.

Rules, seasons and reporting requirements for trapping beaver, bobcat, marten, mink, raccoon, and more.

All hunters are required to submit a hunter report, even if they didn't hunt.

Falconry is the art of training raptors to hunt small game and birds in cooperation with a human.

View and comment on hunting rulemaking proposals.

Learn about the steps involved in the hunting season-setting process at WDFW.

Ready to head into the field? Find the hunting license that's right for you.